Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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Mental Health Resource League announces cancellation of Fall Diddley 2020Jul 14, 2020 11:00 pm - With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the Mental Health Resource League of McHenry County announces the cancellation of this year's 35th annual Fall Diddley event schedule...
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Check out 'Garden Glitz' during McHenry County Historical Society's annual Elephant Sale July 10-12Jul 07, 2020 11:00 pm - The McHenry County Historical Society's popular White Elephant and Garden Glitz sales have been expanded this year to three days. Shoppers will be rewarded with closeout...
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Upcycled art: Cary native uses old tires, found objects to make sculpturesMay 07, 2020 6:00 am - Cary native Tani Ojeda has a menagerie of wildlife for sale from his family's Wonder Lake garage. But there's no need to call McHenry County Animal Control - these frogs...
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Makers gotta make: finding solace, joy in dangerous timesApr 27, 2020 7:00 am - Their reasons may differ, but crafters agree: Makers gotta make. Those who create things by hand - who weld, weave, play in clay or paints - are pursuing their passions ...
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Cancelled Art Fairs and Markets Force Artists to Host Virtual Artisan Market on April 16-19 Via FacebookApr 09, 2020 11:00 pm - Artists and artisans are hoping to find shoppers online during the COVID-19 pandemic and are turning to Facebook for help. Cancelled spring and summer art fairs and mar...
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5 events for $5 (or less): 'Allure of Matter' art exhibit opens at two locations in ChicagoFeb 04, 2020 5:00 am - Crafty creations Buy unique, handcrafted gifts from jewelers, woodworkers and other local artists at the third annual Winter Craft Show this weekend at Gurnee Mills...
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Stevenson students trade textbooks for makeup brushes, drums as part of fine arts festFeb 04, 2020 12:00 am - Traditional coursework took a back seat to jewelry making, floral design and dozens of other art forms Tuesday at Lincolnshire's Stevenson High School as part of the Ody...
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Forget wrapped presents, try wrapping wreaths insteadDec 17, 2019 6:00 am - CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Wrapped presents belong under the tree, but wrapped wreaths on doors or walls also can add to holiday decor. In contrast to prickly evergreen wreath...
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Amdur Productions puts out call for artists for 2020 Wheaton Art WalkDec 11, 2019 10:00 pm - Art festival production company Amdur Productions announces its annual call for artists for its 2020 Wheaton Art Walk. Amdur Productions is known for producing many of ...
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Easy-to-make flowers for traditional Japanese hair ornamentsDec 11, 2019 6:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Tsumami kanzashi are Japanese hair ornaments that were worn by geisha and young daughters of the nobility in a tradition dating back hundreds of years. They...